The State in political theory refers to a distinct territory with a government and citizens, exercising power and authority over that territory. Political theory, in turn, is the study of the principles and values that shape political communities and institutions, exploring how power is exercised and how societies are organized. It examines concepts like justice, equality, rights, democracy and so on. This textbook entitled as ‘An Introduction To State and Political Theory’ wrote by Dr.RamaRao Bonagani provides a foundational understanding on the subject of State and Political Theory as a whole in the various contemporary perspectives. The contents parts of the book cover a wide range of the topics, including an evolution and origin of the State, the diverse perspectives on State, approaches to the study of politics, the diverse perspectives on ideologies, the major key concepts in State and Political Theory and the contemporary debates in State and Political Theory. The purpose is to develop critical thinking, analytical skills, and informed perspectives on political issues. It provides the readers with the tools and knowledge to engage with politics more critically and thoughtfully. The overall aim of the textbook is for an all-inclusive readers purposes, which includes the public policy use, the civil services aspirants utilization, and also mainly an academic at the level of benefit for the higher studies in the Public Administration and Policy Studies as well as the rest of social sciences disciplines in India and the rest of the world.

Dr. Rama Rao Bonagani has been teaching as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Public Administration and Policy Studies, School of Social Sciences, at the Central University of Kerala since 2016. He had published a book on ‘State Assembly Election And The Covid-19 Pandemic Pubic Policies in India’. He had also got published his 9 chapters in 9 different edited books. He had also got  published 29 different themes articles in the various journals.